THE BROADBEAN BLOG

Here is where we display the latest news, insights and advice from Broadbean on the recruitment and technology industry.

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WELCOME TO 2023! THREE GOOD RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR TALENT SEARCH

Posted: 17 January 2023

Do you feel that too? The need to just shake off the lethargy of the holidays and start again. After the necessary recovery from a busy and eventful year, our batteries are now recharged. In this positive spirit of optimism,…

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10 KEY RECRUITMENT METRICS YOU NEED TO TRACK

Posted: 13 January 2023

There’s no question that recruitment metrics are important. By tracking key recruitment metrics, you can gain valuable insights into your recruitment process and make data-driven decisions about improving it. In this blog, Broadbean discusses the ten best…

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HOW CAN ANALYTICS HELP IMPROVE YOUR RECRUITMENT STRATEGY?

Posted: 09 January 2023

Recruitment analytics are increasingly indispensable as advanced, practical tools for recruitment. In a highly competitive hunt for talent, you need something that will give you an edge. Data & analysis can provide you with this competitive advantage,…

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MERRY RECRUITING! WHY THE SEARCH FOR TALENT IS WORTHWHILE RIGHT NOW

Posted: 20 December 2022

Silent Night? Are you kidding me? As we turn to a new year, job exchanges are traditionally booming. So for recruiters, it’s time to step on the gas again before Christmas, even if you’re already thinking about…

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TALENT POOLS – THE REFRESHMENT FOR YOUR RECRUITING

Posted: 01 August 2022

Many believe that the search for new employees begins with the job advertisement and ends with the signing of the employment contract. Not correct. Companies that still see the candidate journey as a start-finish run are giving away valuable…

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Shortage Of White-Collar Staff Reaches Breaking Point

Posted: 28 July 2022

Application numbers in white-collar jobs are at breaking point with recent data showing a 35% decline between May 2022 and June 2022. That’s according to the latest data from the world’s largest network of job boards, Broadbean…

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LATEST DATA REVEALS MORE IS NEEDED TO ATTRACT CANDIDATES TO THE PHARMA SECTOR

Latest Data Reveals More Is Needed To Attract Candidates To The Pharma Sector

Posted: 22 July 2022

The pharmaceutical sector continues to fall short on job applicants, with recent data showing a 41% decline in people applying for vacancies between May 2022 and June 2022, threatening the UK’s status as a global pharmaceuticals leader….

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“YOU DON’T TALK ABOUT MONEY” – BUT YOU SHOULD!

Posted: 19 July 2022

Pros and cons of salary information in job profiles As far as salary transparency is concerned, there is anything but open communication. While applicants are usually expected to make a concrete statement about salary expectations at an…

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ACCOUNTING FIRMS HIT HARD BY LABOUR SHORTAGES

ACCOUNTING FIRMS HIT HARD BY LABOUR SHORTAGES

Posted: 01 July 2022

Application numbers in the accountancy sector have reached concerning low levels, with recent data showing a 33% decline in candidates between May 2022 and June 2022. That’s according to the latest data from the world’s largest network…

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UK HEADING TOWARDS IT SKILLS SHORTAGE DISASTER

Posted: 28 June 2022

Application numbers in the IT sector reach concerning levels with recent data showing a 29% decline between May 2022 and June 2022, threatening sector growth as demand for tech skills soars. That’s according to the latest data…

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TOP 6 BENEFITS OF HAVING A DIVERSE WORKFORCE

Posted: 23 June 2022

I don’t think anyone can argue that our business world is in the midst of a revolution. There is the unknown ending of a global pandemic, going “to the office” now involves comfy slippers and the installation…

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Doctor on a tablet finding out that Applicant Levels Reach New Lows In The Pharmaceutical Sector

Applicant Levels Reach New Lows In The Pharmaceutical Sector

Posted: 14 June 2022

The Latest Data Reveals More Is Needed To Attract Candidates To The Pharma Sector The pharmaceutical sector continues to fall short on job applicants with recent data showing a 41% decline between May 2022 and June 2022,…

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